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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text references wartime teams, locations, and names with many garbled terms. It mentions war era battles or meetings, possible schools or groups, and scattered proper nouns that remain unreadable, yielding no coherent event or outcome.
Widespread racing at Sydney's Victoria Park drew a large crowd as favorites faltered and outsiders surged in a dense card. Several divisions produced close verdicts with Cesarionlike and Chancel among notable winners amid protests by connections and stewards.
The listing shows multiple handicap divisions with horse names, jockeys, and odds. Key entries include First Division Irisie Jack and Augusta in the 2/5 range, Prince Comedy and Nedwood in the trial stake, with other divisions featuring Prince Rodeo, Wonder, and Dainty Slush among noted contenders.
A chaotic Richmond pony meeting recreation session featured several riders and horses with mixed results. Participants included Moxely Alg and Hiohagon using varied equipment, while other teams like Arab and Rialaga GP posted tentative scores amid uncertain winds and sparse spectators.
The August 10 program at the Wausau track included the Thial Handicap and a long list of horses and jockeys. Runners from Hermon and nearby stables competed in a dense field with a variety of weights, with betting and placements noted across the card.
Local bulletin lists Wagga Wagga Show with dates August 23 24 and 25. Event details remain sparse with scattered phrasing and unclear addressees. Officials urge residents to note the coming agricultural exhibition and fair activities in the regional schedule.
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